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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Uncle Nearest 1856 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Uncle Nearest 1856
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it at a lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).